Indian Village Directory

Nista Village

Nista is an inhabited village in Raghunathganj - I Block of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 314017, the Census 2011 record lists 2,720 people in 571 households and the reported area is 245.32 hectares. The local references include Raghunathganj - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raghunathganj at about 7 km.

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Quick answer: Nista is a village in Raghunathganj - I Block, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 314017 and 2,720 people in 571 households.
Village Code314017
Population2,720
Households571
Area245.32 hectares
Nearest TownRaghunathganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Nista
Census Village Code
314017
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Murshidabad
District Census Code
333
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Raghunathganj - I
Sub-district Census Code
02227
CD Block
Raghunathganj - I
Households
571
Population
2,720
Male Population
1,399
Female Population
1,321
Sex Ratio
944.25
Area
245.32 hectares
Area
2.45 sq km
Nearest Town
Raghunathganj
Nearest Town Distance
7 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
742122
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Nista at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,720 people, 245.32 hectares of reported area and Raghunathganj as the nearest town reference for Nista, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictMurshidabad
CD BlockRaghunathganj - I
  • Nista falls under Raghunathganj - I Block in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 314017.
  • The record lists 2,720 people living in 571 households.
  • The reported village area is 245.32 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Raghunathganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,108.76 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.76 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share76.73%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.22%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share36.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Nista in the official administrative record. Census village code 314017 and Raghunathganj - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
333
Sub-district Census Code
02227
Village Census Code
314017
CD Block Code
0074
CD Block Name
Raghunathganj - I

Location and Distance

Raghunathganj is the nearest town listed for Nista, about 7 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Raghunathganj
District Headquarter
Berhampore
Nearest Statutory Town
Raghunathganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town
Raghunathganj
Distance from Nearest Town
7 km
Total Geographical Area
245.32 hectares
Area
2.45 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,720 people in 571 households, with 1,399 male residents and 1,321 female residents. The average household size is 4.76, and SC share is 76.73% and ST share is 0.22% for Nista. Population density works out to about 1,108.76 people per sq km.

Total Households
571
Total Population
2,720
Male Population
1,399
Female Population
1,321
Sex Ratio
944.25
Average Household Size
4.76
SC Population
2,087
SC Male Population
1,077
SC Female Population
1,010
SC Population Share
76.73
ST Population
6
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
0.22
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Nista list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Nista. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nista include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
60 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Nista include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Nista include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Nista is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Nista show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 207.59 hectares and irrigated land is 76 hectares (36.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
29.73
Net Area Sown In Hectares
207.59
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
131.59 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
76.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
16 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Nista

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 50%
Indian Overseas Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Overseas Bank ATM 742122 Murshidabad No Block Jiaganj-Azimganj (M) Azimganj Pandey Bhavan Azimganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742122
State Bank of India ATM 742122 Murshidabad Murshidabad Jiaganj Fatejangpur (P) Azimganj Guripara, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742122
Punjab National Bank ATM 742122 Murshidabad No Block Jiaganj-Azimganj (M) Azimganj Murshidabad Azimganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742122
Punjab National Bank ATM 742122 Murshidabad No Block Jiaganj-Azimganj (M) Murshidabad Barodishauary, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742122

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nista village located?

Nista is in Raghunathganj - I Block of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Nista village in?

Nista village is in Murshidabad district.

Which state is Nista village in?

Nista village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Nista under?

Nista comes under Raghunathganj - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Nista?

The Census village code of Nista is 314017.

What is the population of Nista village?

The village record lists 2,720 people and 571 households for Nista.

How many households are in Nista village?

The village record lists 571 households for Nista.

What is the male and female population of Nista?

The record lists 1,399 male residents and 1,321 female residents for Nista.

What is the sex ratio of Nista village?

The sex ratio of Nista is 944.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Nista village?

The reported geographical area of Nista is 245.32 hectares.

What is the population density of Nista village?

The approximate population density of Nista is 1,108.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Nista?

The nearest town listed for Nista is Raghunathganj, about 7 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Nista?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Nista.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Nista?

For Nista, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 207.59 hectares and irrigated land is 76 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Nista?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Nista. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Nista.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Nista.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Nista.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.